DIY Chicken Fodder - Experiment with Wheat

9 day Red Wheat Fodder System.

I'm not a fan of red wheat but I couldn't find a local source of Barley. Here's what 9 days looks like from the start.

I found soaking roots in MaxiGro solution on day 4 really jump starts the growth.

Day 5 -7 I too spray 2x a day and let drain dry.

Day 8 and 9 the grass mat is too thick to top spray so I go back to bottom feeding.

[Stephenzaffarano]

While it does add more nutrients to the product, the miracle grow isn't necessary for continued growth. Sprouts/microgreens contain 4 to 6 times the nutritional density of the whole plant in most cases! You're feeding your chickens SUPERFOOD!! Good job and nice video!

[allyraven]

I have been searching the internet for a well done video on wheatgrass without soil and this is the best one, hands down. I've literally copied this down to keep on my fridge! And to make sure, it's only covered on day 3 by other trays or until the sprouts get too big to be covered? THANK YOU!

[saltysnoopy]

Thanks for sharing ... My first try is on day 8 and really thick. I started a new batch yesterday. I do mine a little different as I'm not set up like you are. Two days in water, the day three into the tray submerged in water until I see sprouts, then just enough for the roots. My first tray looks so great, I can't wait to show them to the chickens. Thanks again. I only used water, no magic grow.

[skee]

You are so cute. "Little white things YEAH ! ! ! " Great video Thank you for all the info.

[ruslanbekn]

This is so short and concise. Thank you.

[georgeadams]

Thanks for the video. How about a follow-up video now that you have mastered the process, with quantities and more tips?😊😊

[lindacrawford]

Thanks for the screen idea, I’m new at this and the $ count up!

[debbiemiller]

You could also use plastic needlepoint sheets

[gregoryvandermeer]

I have the same trays from Amazon they come with the paper and the sprayer. We grow barley, wheat and barley pea mix. We do massive amounts 5 lbs at a time will go into 12 trays. We soak only for 8 to 10 hours and then spread them out on metal trays to start drying and put paper towels on top. Then they go immediately into the plastic Amazon trays. They're washed in the white tray under the faucet 2 times a day for only 2 days. Then the paper that came with the plastic trays is put on top and sprayed down with water. Finally the seed and the paper gets sprayed until the Sprouts reach about 1 to 2 inches. The paper is removed the seeds continue to be sprayed and the bottom green tray full of water for the roots this eliminates a lot of processes I see in the beginning of your video.

[frederikcaillou]

Wowww MANY MANY THANKS for this great vidéo. I am starting the process because of your video and... IT WORKS. Many thanks.

[bennicols]

I've read that if you let fodder grow over 4 inches it can cause crop impaction. Have you had any issues with this? I follow a very similar system using wheat as well but on the 8th morning (7 full 24 hours of growth) in the tray it goes to the birds. They don't split into 2 spires am I selling myself short for the nutrient content?

[lindanoga]

Thank you even though your post is from 5 years ago. I learned a lot thanks for sharing.

[gissie]

I just accidently sprouted check peas but I didnt leave them in jar I covered them in water they soaked water up then because I left them I came back to see them sprouted in the bowl. it was check peas though.

[XRKGX]

Y don’t you just cut the top layer and then let it regrow again that works too

[alarcon]

Hi 🖐 just came across your video because I’m getting these trays from Amazon. For even better germination you might want to put some weight on the seeded tray as they germinate

[stevenreeves]

nice job but I think you need to find a way where the roots do not grow through the bottom. would make is easier to feed. thanks for all the steps on how to do each step very helpful.

[DIY-Sally]

Thanks so much for your video! I'm wondering...Would you be able to simply start the seeds out in the trays — skip the jar step completely? So — soak and rinse the seeds in the trays and leave them in there to germinate?

[TamaraClark-dvzy]

I used a coffee filter instead of a screen and it works well too.

[davidschroeder]

Great video. Can you tell me how many chickens your system feeds? It's been about a year since this post, are you still using this feeding system?

[mathildewittock]

Many thanks for sharing your process! I have been using those trays for 4 months now, but suddenly I am having big mould issues... Do you have any recommendations? UV light? Heat mat? air conditioning maybe? Also, can I ask you how much Maxigrow do you use on day 4? Thank you very much and looking forward to you reply!